Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
Scrubbed into surgery on several occasions to assist with a foreign body removal, a splenectomy, a Tibial Tuberosity Advancement, and an amputation.
Inventory Officer
Mountain View Veterinary Health Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Maintaining frequent count of products, accumulating reorder lists, ordering for the clinic, creating purchase orders, and modifying Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
Performed role concurrently with veterinary technician position.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Christensen Genetics
05.2020 - 06.2020
Volunteered as a veterinary assistant student to help on a ranch that specializes in genetic research on bovine.
Performed bovine treatment for health concerns such as pink eye or injuries. Assisted with procedures for reproduction, i.e. frozen semen handling and CIDR removal.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2024
Certificate - Animal Sciences
Bridgerland Technical College
Logan, UT
06.2020
Skills
Animal handling and restraint techniques
Administration of medications (oral, injectable, topical)
Surgical preparation and assistance
IV catheterization, intubation
Laboratory procedures (blood draws, urinalysis)
Patient monitoring and care (post-operative, critical care)
Client communication and education
Anesthesia monitoring and support
Medical record documentation
Knowledge of common veterinary diseases and treatments
Radiology and imaging techniques
Wound management and bandaging
Dental prophylaxis and oral health care
Emergency and first aid procedures for animals
Compliance with veterinary protocols and regulations
Certification
Fear Free Certified (Level 1) - December 2022
Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certified - June 2024
Timeline
Inventory Officer
Mountain View Veterinary Health Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Veterinary Technician - OJT
Mountain View Veterinary Health Center
07.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Christensen Genetics
05.2020 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning
Purdue University
Certificate - Animal Sciences
Bridgerland Technical College
Fear Free Certified (Level 1) - December 2022
Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certified - June 2024
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